Cross Stitch Sentiments and Sayings By Joan Elliott Publisher David & Charles Edition Paperback Size 216 x 279 mm Illustrations Colour throughout Pages 112 Biographies: Joan Elliott has created needlework designs for over 30 years. She continues to be the main designer of kits for Design Works Crafts Inc, one of the top US needlecraft kit suppliers, and is a regular contributor to World of Cross Stitching, one of the UK's leading cross stitch magazines. This is her sixth book for D&C. Joan divides her time between New York and Vermont. This is a timeless collection of sentiments and sayings to celebrate our lives, from the everyday routines of home and work, to all the magical moments we want to remember forever. Joan Elliott's unique style, humour and charm shine through in this collection of over 40 original cross stitch designs, with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow colour charts throughout. Projects include samplers, cards, coasters, pincushions and scented sachets, and feature a range of styles from Celtic to whimsical teddy bears. "Cross Stitch Sentiments and Sayings" combines the full range of Joan's creative talents with her love of language to present projects that will amuse, motivate and inspire all stitchers. Joan's designs have a unique style that has made here one of the most popular of kit designers. Her designs appear weekly in World of Cross Stitching. Book Contents Introduction, - 1 Friendship, - 2 Welcome Baby, - 3 Sound Advice, - 4 Celtic Spirit, - 5 Home is Where Your Honey Is, - 6 In the Garden, - 7 Help Wanted, - 8 Wisdom of the East, - 9 Sweet Sentiments, - 10 All in a Day's Work, - 11 Wedding Wishes, - 12 Pure Indulgence, - 13 Heart Strings, - 14 Native American Wisdom, - Charted Alphabets, - Materials, Techniques and Making Up, - DMC/Anchor Thread Conversions, - Suppliers and Acknowledgments, - About the Author, - Index. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 Price: £12.99